Introductus is UNMS 'Official Freshers' Guide. It contains everything you need to know about medicine (think Textbook Guide, PBL 101), settling into university (How to Make Friends) and getting to know Newcastle (Beach Guide, Getting Around). Introductus is handed to all freshers on the first day of Medicine.

No idea what an otorhinolaryngologist does? Neither do we. Specialties night features talks and a panel of consultants at the top of their fields, giving you an insight into their lifestyles and area of expertise.

For many of us, saving lives was a key component in our decision to pursue medicine. Saving Jane Doe will allow you to hone your skills from a practical point of view in a simulated environment.

A night of witty banter, the great debate gathers students, lecturers and clinicians to come battle over controversial topics and alike. The Great Debate features a night of laughter and seeing a different side to your revered clinicians.

UNMS runs five OSCEs Night every year (Once a semester for Year 1 and 2 students and in Semester 1 for Year 3 students), giving attendees the chance to practice their clinical skills for the dreaded OSCE exam and obtain feedback from senior students.

A medtor is a student from a year above who acts as a mentor and/or a friend to help you settle into your first few weeks of life as a medical student. Rumour has it that medtors are equipped not only with sagely advice, but also stashes and stashes of past notes. Sign-ups to the Medtor Program will be available in your first few days of medicine.